1920s Photo Essay Assignment
Your Task:
You have been hired to create a photo essay on the topic of Canada in the 1920s.
What is a photo essay?
A photo essay combines photographs and/or illustrations with brief written explanations that describe
what or who is in them and why they show people/things of importance to Canadian history?
Steps:
1. Choose one of the following themes for your photo essay:
 Technology/Inventions
 People
 Groups
 Events
 Fashion
 Music
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Movies
Sports
Entertainment
Heroes
Crime
2. Choose four images from Canada in the 1920s that represent the theme you have chosen.
Record the names of the resources you use on a Works Cited page.
3. Write a paragraph (minimum of three sentences) for each image that explains why you chose it
and why it is important in Canadian history.
4. Create a title for your photo essay.
5. Mount your photos/illustrations on paper with your written paragraphs beneath. Include your
title and your name on your photo essay.
Due Date: Thursday, November 14, 2013
1920s Photo Essay Assignment Rubric
Name:___________________________________
Theme:___________________________________
Criteria
Knowledge:
 You included four images
 Your choice of images shows a thorough understanding of their
importance in Canadian history.
 Your pictures depict Canada in the 1920s
Thinking:
 Your choice of images shows you made extensive use of research
and inquiry skills
 You included a Works Cited (a list of where you found your
information)
Communication:
 You show an in-depth understanding of how the layout of a
photo essay can make it appealing to a viewer.
 Your paragraphs are neat and you’ve made sure there are no
spelling or grammar mistakes.
 Your photo essay is neat and shows effort.
Application:
 Your paragraphs are accurate and insightful.
 Your photo essay is creative.
Overall Level:
Descriptive Feedback:
What I liked about this photo essay:
What could be improved:
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